Subaru Crosstrek Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the Crosstrek, a persistent squeak on related models has genuinely been traced to the rear dust shield lip rubbing the rotor — plus a free diagnostic test using full steering lock.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 78 013 / Bosch 0 986 494 761
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 78 013 (137 x 57 x 16 mm, acoustic wear warning, Tokico caliper system); Brembo P 78 021 (137 x 57 x 17 mm, acoustic warning with 4 indicators, Tokico, piston clip and accessories included); ATE 13.0460-5787.2 (137.0 x 56.8 x 16.9 mm, acoustic warning, Tokico, accessories included); Bosch 0 986 494 761 (137.5 x 57 x 17.6 mm, low-metallic, Bosch quotes accessory 1987474717); Ferodo FDB1639 (137 x 56.8 x 17.5 mm, acoustic warning, Tokico); Textar 2386501 (137.3 x 56.8 x 17 mm, acoustic warning, Tokico); Delphi LP1718 (137.7 x 56.8 x 16.8 mm, acoustic warning, Akebono, accessories included); Ridex 402B0182 (137.3 x 56.8 x 16.4 mm, acoustic warning). |
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| Pad sizes & variants | The 2011-2015 XV uses a 137 x 57 mm front pad in 16, 17 or 17.5 mm thickness. The 2017-2022 XV adds a larger 145 x 58 x 17 mm pad (Brembo P 78 028, Hitachi caliper system, 4 wear indicators) alongside the same 137 x 57 mm size (Brembo P 78 013, ATE 13.0460-5787.2, TRW GDB3519 at 138 x 56.8 x 16.8 mm). |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Wear warning is the built-in acoustic type on every front set, with no separate electronic sensor needed. The later 145 mm pad is the one to check on 2017 onwards cars with the larger front caliper. |
All-Wheel Drive Means All Four Corners Matter
With standard all-wheel drive across the range, braking forces on the Crosstrek are distributed differently than on a front-wheel-drive-only rival — worth keeping in mind when checking wear, since rear pads can wear more evenly relative to the front than on a two-wheel-drive car.
Subaru Crosstrek Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. All-wheel drive doesn't change the fundamental braking system, but the different power delivery and weight distribution across trims of the Crosstrek can affect wear patterns compared with two-wheel-drive rivals.
Subaru Crosstrek Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
Matches XV 2012-2017 generation.
Common Sizes
| 2.0L base engine (front) | Standard size — confirm via VIN |
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| 2.5L engine (2026 standard) | Confirm compatibility given the more powerful engine |
| Wilderness trim | May use a different pad compound for off-road use |
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A Genuinely Specific, Real Finding Worth Knowing About a Persistent Squeak — Subaru Crosstrek Brake Pads
If a squeal or light grinding noise survives a full brake service, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Subaru models describe this eventually traced to the lip of the rear brake dust shields pushing outward over time and rubbing against the rotor, rather than the pads or rotor themselves being at fault.
It's also genuinely worth knowing an honest warning about parts sourcing: counterfeit versions of popular brake pad brands have been documented circulating in the market — worth buying pads through a trusted source.
Subaru Crosstrek Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Pads Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and R90-certified aftermarket brands worth trusting.
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The same part, covered across other Subaru models.